Self-healing concrete

Clever Dick on February 1, 2024 at 1:07 pm

Link: https://interestingengineering.com/innovat...

It would also make it easy to repair concrete sewer pipes!
https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/self-healing-concrete-repair-sewage-pipes

A world-first project that uses ‘self-healing’ concrete to repair sewage pipes

Link: https://interestingengineering.c

An engineering expert at the University of South Australia has come up with a novel solution to treat corroded sewer pipes - wastewater sludge.

Matt Leake on February 1, 2024 at 11:40 am

Idea: Self-healing concrete

Link: https://mynorthwest.com/3871688/ross-we-ne...

This concrete would be perfect for repairing roads and other structures that experience excessive wear and tear.

Ross: We need self healing concrete to fix the roads, not an AI

Link: https://mynorthwest.com/3871688/

The human race doesn’t need another chatbot. The human race needs to be able to get from Lynnwood to Southcenter without breaking an axle.

HADRIAN ION on February 1, 2024 at 10:32 am

Idea: Self-healing concrete

Link: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/s...

Self-healing concrete might be the secret behind the strength and durability of ancient Roman structures.

A Roman solution to Raac’s ruin – is self-healing concrete the answer?

Link: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-n

After recent building failures, researchers are looking to ancient materials for inspiration in creating more durable materials that repair themselves

ChrisP on February 1, 2024 at 8:48 am

Idea: Self-healing concrete

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eScG2xO9b...

Check out this self-repairing concrete at work

Self-Healing Concrete in Action

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MeterMan on February 1, 2024 at 7:17 am

Idea: Self-healing concrete

Link: https://newatlas.com/materials/self-healin...

Scientists are infusing concrete with dormant bacteria to give it self-healing properties.
https://newatlas.com/materials/self-healing-concrete-cracks-bacteria/

Self-healing concrete patches up cracks with dormant bacteria

Link: https://newatlas.com/materials/s

Concrete may seem strong and permanent, but it can be surprisingly vulnerable to the elements. Now researchers at Drexel University have demonstrated a type of self-healing concrete embedded with “BioFibers” that use bacteria to patch up cracks as they form.

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